Media Interviews

19 FEBRUARY 2025 |  The AHA(WA) comments on the importance of pubs to regional communities following news that an iconic establishment in the Gascoyne is up for sale.

21 JANUARY 2025 |  AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods is interviewed by 7 News Regional about hotel occupancy rates in regional Western Australia achieving significant growth in the 12 months to December 2024. The Kimberley and Pilbara region saw a 13.5 per cent increase in occupancy rates, while Bunbury and Mandurah recorded a 10.0 per cent

24 October 2024 |  The AHA(WA) responds to news that fine dining restaurant Wildflower is offering a cut-price menu as part of a wider trend to provide budget-friendly options during a cost-of-living crisis.

8 October 2024 |  On the opening day of the world’s biggest tourism summit, which is being staged in Perth for the first time, AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods was interviewed by Channel 7 about the benefits increased tourism has for the accommodation sector.

1 October 2024 |  After thieves stole alcohol from a bottleshop attached to a local tavern, AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods was interviewed by Channel 9 about the impact on small business.

28 August 2024 | As of 29 August, 16-year-olds will be able to clear glasses on licensed premises under a policy change. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods was interviewed by Channel 10 on the issue.

2 August 2024 | Beer excise has gone up again. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods was interviewed by Channel 10 on the issue.

10 July 2024 | The AHA(WA) responds to the latest figures that show WA households reduced their spending in May 2024, with hospitality down 5 per cent.

3 July 2024 | The AHA(WA) responds to news that the landmark hotel Hyatt Regency Perth will cease operating at the end of August 2024. https://youtu.be/4KN-fNXe39s?si=iZEDZd4FHY10y4hI

26 June 2024 | Hospitality sector expresses disappointed over decision to turn down proposal to revamp the Indiana teahouse in Cottesloe.